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STOANGERS YTSTTING PHILADFLPTHA. 

CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF 

Places of Interest, Public Buildings, Churches, 
Places of Amusement, and with direc- 
tions for visiting the same, 

BY J. D. ^BROWN, 

PROPRIETOR ARCADE HOTEL. 



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BROWN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE. 

This Celebrated Preparation for Changing 

TO A 

BEAUTIFUL BLACK OR BROWN 

IS MANl FACTURED AND FOR SALE AT THE *" 

ARCADE HOTEL HAIR DRESSING SALOON. 

The chemical combinations of this incomparable Dye a 
such that Red or Gray Hair, or Rxiftty Whiskers may ' 
changed to a beautiful Black or Brown color in a few minuU 
without injuring the texture of the Hair or staining the sk 
in the slightest degree. 

Any person can apply it, and without consuming any mo 
iiuie than is usually occupied in shaving. 

WILLIAM MILLER, a thorough adept in coloring h»i 
having served several j'ears at that busines exclusively, 
always n attendance at the Arcade Hotel Hair Dresaii 
Saloon to apply it, for those who desire his services. 

Il'or sale Wholesale and Retail. Address orders to 

J. D. BROWN, 

Arcade llotd, Philadelphia. 



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THE 



ARCADE HOTEL GUIDE, 



FOR THE USE OF 



STRANGERS VISITING PHILADELPHIA, 

CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF 

Places of Interest, Public Buildings, Churches, 
Places of Amusement, and with direc- 
tions for visiting^ the same, 

BY J. D. B?SOWN, 'y^* 

PROPRIETOR ARCADE HOTEL. 



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TO PHILADELPHIA MERCHANTS. 

Merchants and others doing business in the vicinity of the 
Arcade Hotel, and who reside at too great a distance 
from their stores and offices, to go home to dine, will find in 
the 

DINING ROOMS OF THE ARCADE HOTEL, 

ALL THEY CAN DESIRE IN THE WAY OF 

where they will be free from " noise and confusion" while they 
are discussing it. 

A reasonable discount from the regular price of Dinner 
(50 cents) will be made to those who purchase tickets by the 
quantity. Breakfast and Supper tickets may also be pur- 
chased in the same way. 

Please observe that the Aticade Hotel and the Arcade 
Restaurant are wholly distinct. The Hotel comprises 
the upper stories and is entirely disconnected with the 
basement, occupied as a Restaurant 



AECADE HOTEL. 



Sir : 

J. D. Brown, Proprietor of the Arcade 
Hotel, presents, with his compliments, this 
copy of the "Arcade Hotel Guide to Places 
of Interest in Philadelphia," for your accept- 
ance. The gift may appear to you of no 
great value, nevertheless you may find it to 
amply repay you for the trouble of a careful 
perusal, particularly if you are visiting Phila- 
delphia for the first time, and are desirous of 
visiting its notable places. It will tell you 
where these places are, how to get to them, 
and what the visit will cost you. 

Your first inquiry will naturally be as to 
the most desirable Hotel to stop at, and the 
answer is as naturally given, " the Arcade 
Hotel." Again, you ask why ? Read the fol- 
lowing description of the Arcade Hotel, and 
the enumeration of its advantages in the sev- 
eral points of convenience^ comfort and econ- 
omy over the other Hotels, then stop there 
once, and you will never have occasion to re- 
peat the inquiry. 



THE ARCADE HOTEL 

Is situated on Chestnut Street, (the fashion- 
able Street of Philadelphia, and -which is 
lined on both sides with first class stores and 
magnificent public buildings,) between Sixth 
and Seventh Streets, and but a half square 
from the State House. The building has a 
front on Chestnut Street of 101 feet and ex- 
tends back 150 feet to Carpenter Street. — 
The first story is occupied as stores and the 
two remaining stories for the purposes of the 
Hotel. There are two avenues passing through 
the building, from Chestnut to Carpenter 
Street, and all the chambers (116 in num- 
ber) front on these avenues, making them all 
outside rooms and capable of thorough ven- 
tilation. They are lighted by extensive sky- 
lights in the roof directly over the avenues. 
The rooms are divided by brick walls and are 
arched over with brick, thus making them 
fire-proof. Steam pipes pass through every 
range of rooms for the purpose of heating 
them to any temperature that may be desired 
by the occupants. For this, no extra charge 
is made, as at other Hotels, where the rooms 
are heated by means of stoves or grates, nor 



are the occupants annoyed with the dirt inci- 
dent to that mode of heating. In short, the 
chambers and beds, for comfort, safety, and 
cleanliness, are unsurpassed by those of any 
Hotel in Philadelphia. There is a beau- 
tiful verandah extending the whole length of 
the building on Chestnut Street, and which 
commands an admirable view of that fashion- 
able thoroughfare. It is sheltered by an 
iiwning, and is a most desirable place in warm 
weather. Modesty forbids any great lauda- 
tion of the tahle of the Arcade Hotel, but it 
may be safely remarked, that the Philadelphia 
market furnishes the *'good things of this 
life," in as great variety and in equal abund- 
ance with any market in this country, or in- 
deed in any country, the extent of population 
being considered ; that the gentleman who 
caters for the table never buys anything but 
the best, or less than is necessary to meet 
the fullest wants of all the guests, and that 
the cooks are unsurpassed in the art de cuisine. 
This may seem a boast, but it is no empty one, 
as any one may prove to his satisfaction, who 
will breakfast, dine and sup at the Arcade 
Hotel. 



It will be observed that the building is but 
three stories high, and that the second and 
third stories are those used as the Hotel. It 
follows, then, that to reach the highest rooms 
it is only necessary to mount one flight of 
stairs. This is an important matter and so 
considered by most travellers. 

The Aecade Hotel is conducted on the 
European ijlan, and is the only first class 
House of the kind in Philadelphia. To those 
who may be unacquainted with this plan, an 
explanation of it is deemed necessary. This 
will be best understood by an illustration. 

Suppose, reader, that you are a merchant 
visiting Philadelphia to purchase goods, and 
contemplate a stay of 10 days. If you stop 
at the Girard or any other Hotel conducted 
as most Hotels are, you will find yourself 
charged at the rate of $2 or $2 50 per day, 
(all the best Hotels on the American plan, 
charge the latter price) making your bill $25, 
to which may be added charges for fire and 
extras, of which latter you have no very dis- 
tinct understanding, increasing it from $5 to 
$10, and this, too, when it is quite possible 
you may have dined and supped with your 



merchant friends all the time of your stay, 
and only breakfasted at your Hotel. Should 
you have stopped at the Arcade Hotel, your 
bill would not have been nearly as large. — 
You would have been charged 50 cents per 
day for your room, or for the 10 days, $5 00 
For your breakfasts, if you had taken 

them, - - - - 3 75 



$8 75 
Thus you see you would make a very mate- 
rial saving in your expenditures. 

The European plan is, to charge a person 
for only what he gets. If you have a room 
you pay 50 cents per day for it, and if you 
don't choose to take any meals in the House, 
you have none to pay for. The regular rates 
of charge are, for Room, per day, 50 cents; 
Breakfast, 37 J cents ; Dinner, 50 cents ; and 
Supper, 37J cents. Any one wishing to en- 
gage lodging and full board, may do so at 
$1 50 per day. If the Proprietor cannot 
tempt you to take your meals in the House, 
he will be quite content if you go to one of 
the numerous Restaurants in the immediate 



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neighborhood, or among your friends, to get 
them. 

Your next inquiry will be, " How am I to 
get to the Arcade Hotel ?" The answer is, 
if you come from the South by the Baltimore 
cars, deliver your baggage check, if you have 
one, to the baggage master, who will bring 
your trunk to the Hotel for twenty-five cents, 
and will make no mistake in delivering it at 
the proper place. You have only then to 
step from the cars into one of the Omnibuses 
you will find at the Depot, pay a sixpence 
and it will set you down at the door. All 
these Omnibuses pass the Arcade Hotel. 
Should you arrive in the morning line, bound 
direct through to New York, retain your 
baggage check, step into an Omnibus, ride as 
far as the Arcade Hotel, where you will get 
a good dinner, and then, after resting your- 
self, or looking about you, walk leisurely 
down to the New York boat, which leaves 
AValnut Street wharf at 2 P. M. Y'our bag- 
gage will go through without any attention 
from you. 

If you come in from the West by the Penn- 
sylvania Central Road, deliver your bag- 



gage check to the baggage master, as before 
directed, and as the Depot is at the corner of 
Eleventh and Market Streets, and but five 
squares from the ARCiiDE Hotel, you can 
walk along Eleventh, one square, to Chestnut 
Street, and then down Chestnut to the Hotel. 
Or, if you prefer to ride, get into an Eleventh 
Street Omnibus, which will set you down at 
the door for sixpence. 

Should you arrive by the Philadelphia and 
Reading cars, make the same disposition of 
your baggage as directed in the case of the 
other two lines, unless you prefer to wait a 
half-hour to get your baggage and then pay 
a hackman 50 or 75 cents to drive you down. 
You will find this mode not only expensive 
but attended with delay and very great an- 
noyance. Your better way will be to walk 
down Broad to Chestnut Street, where you 
can take an Omnibus, which will set you 
down at the door for sixpence. Or, if you 
are light of foot as well as light of purse, you 
will find the walk down Chestnut Street a 
pleasant one, and your sixpence in your 
pocket when you get there. 

Passengers by the New York lines are all 



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landed at the foot of Walnut street, from 
which point up Walnut Street to the Ex- 
change is but two minute's walk, there you 
can take one of the numerous Omnibuses 
that run out Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, or Elev- 
enth Streets, via Chestnut Street, which will 
take you to the Hotel. If you have a carpet 
bag or valise as your only baggage, take it in 
your hand ; if a trunk, deliver your check to 
the baggage master and feel perfectly secure 
in regard to its delivery at the proper place 
in good season. The writer has no know- 
ledge of their ever having lost a trunk. 

And now, reader, having arrived in Phila- 
delphia, and being fixed in comfortable quar- 
ters, you want to see all that is worth seeing 
in the " City of Brotherly Love." To tell 
you of all would occupy many moxe pages 
than the writer designs this book shall con- 
tain. 

It is proper to remark that Ladies are not 
accommodated at the Arcade Hotel. All 
the arrangements are made with the view to 
the accommodation of gentlemen only. 

The most prominent, and all that can be 
noticed here, are 



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THE STATE HOUSE, 

Located on Chestnut Street, between Fifth and Sixth, pos- 
sesses interest to every American, as within it is the Hall 
where the Declaration of Independence was signed. This 
Hall is preserved with great care, being regarded as " Holy 
Ground." The old Bell, with its remarkable prophetic in- 
scription, is to be seen in the Hall, as also portraits of Wash- 
ington, La Fayette, and nearly all the distinguished men 
of the Revolution. No one can enter this place without 
experiencing a feeling of the deepest awe, and his first im- 
pulse will be to uncover his head as he ent-ers. Any Ameri- 
can, who has ever for a moment, seriously entertained the 
wish for a dissolution of the American Union, should visit 
Independence Hall. If he can do so, anji not blush for hia 
treasonable wish, he is less a patriot than he should be. — 
A janitor is in attendance daily, from the 1st of May to the 
1st of October, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M., and from the 1st of 
October to the 1st of May, from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M., to 
admit visitors Avho desire to pay their devotions at " Free- 
dom's shrine." 

The remaining portion of the building, with its wings, is 
occupied by the several Courts, and the principal Municipal 
OfiBcers, including the Mayor, Sheriff, Ac. It is but one 
minute's walk from the Arcade Hotel, which is located in 
the square above. 

THE CUSTOM HOUSE, 

A beautiful marble structure, is located on Chestnut Street, 
below Fifth. As the "Bank of the United States," this 
building became famous during and subsequent to General 
Jackson's Administration. The associations connected with 
it are not all of a pleasing character. It has, however, his- 
torical and political associations of sufficient interest to 
draw to it many visitors. Two minute's walk, only, from 
the Arcade Hotel. 



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THE POST OFFICE, 

A massive granite building, erected by Dr. Jayne, is located 
on Dock Street below Third. This is said to be the finest 
Post Office in the United States. It is immediately in the 
rear of the block of buildings known as " Jayne's Granite 
Buildings," also erected by Dr. Jayne, which front on Chest- 
nut Street, below Third, with a cupola towering above every 
other building in the City. This latter is the most massive 
and most expensive building in the country, erected by the 
enterprise of a single individual. Its entire cost was but 
little short of half a million of dollars. The cupola com- 
mands a magnificent view of the City in all directions. A 
moderate walker can reach the Post Office in three minutes 
from the Arcade Hotel. 

THE PHILADELPHIA EXCHANGE, 

A marble building, and the resort of Merchants and Stock 
Brokers, is directly opposite the Post Office, at the corner of 
Third and Walnut Streets. The vicinity of this building 
and Third Street, as far up as Market, is familiarly called 
the " Coast of Algiers." Stock jobbers, note shavers and 
speculators collect here in great numbers daily. The Ex- 
change is the starting point of all the lines of Omnibuses. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, four squares. 

THE NAVY YAED 

Is situated on the banks of the Delaware River, in the old 
District of Southwark. This is a National Establishment, and 
will well repay a visit to it. No tickets are necessary to get 
into the Yard. It may he reached by a short walk from the 
Arcade Hotel to the Exchange, thence take a Second 
Street Omnibus, at a cost of three cents. 



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MOYAMENSING PRISON 

Is locacted at the intersection of Tenth Street and Passayunk 
Road. It is a massive structure, and its interest to strangers 
depends upon how they get there. If it is through the Court 
of Quarter Sessions, the visit would be less interesting and 
agreeable than if they took a South Ninth Street Omnibus, 
at the door of the Arcade Hotel, rode down there for 
sixpence, and returned the same day to dinner. Tickets 
of admission may be had at the Arcade Hotel office. 

THE GIRARD COLLEGE 

Is situated on the Ridge Road, about one and a half miles 
from the State House. This building, erected with means 
left by the late Stephen Girard, by whom it was also I'ichly 
endowed, is one of the noblest charities of the land. Stran- 
gers should not fail to pay it a visit. To do this, tickets of 
admission are necessary, and they may be procured gratis by 
application at the office of the Arcade Hotel. 

Omnibuses from the Exchange to Girard College pass 
the Arcade Hotel almost every minute during the day. 
Fare each way, &l cents. 

THE EASTERN PENITENTIARY 

Is situated between Girard College and Fairmount "Water 
Works, and but a short distance from either. Visits to this 
Institution, (which was erected by the State with the view 
to test the principle of separate confinement for the reforma- 
tion of criminals,) if not compulsory, will repay the visitor 
for the trouble of going there, which will be but trifling if he 
takes a Girard College or Fairmount Omnibus at the door 
of the Arcade Hotel. Tickets of admission may be had 
at the Arcade Hotel. 



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FAIRMOUK-T WATER WORKS, 

Situated on the Schuylkill, have a world wide reputation and 
a description is unnecessary here. Strangers will be amply 
compensated by a visit to them, especially in Summer-time. 
Omnibuses from Fairmount pass the Arcade Hotel every 
few minutes. Fare either way 6i cents. 

BLOCKLEY ALMSHOUSE 

Is situated on the west bank of the Schuylkill, below Market 
Street bridge. Philadelphia boasts many public charities, 
but none so extensive as this. Strangers would do well to 
visit Blockley, where they will find much to interest, and at 
the same time learn how Philadelphians treat, not only 
their own poor, but the poor of other countries, wliose lot 
may be cast among them. The inmates are, for the most 
part, foreigners. The West Philadelphia Omnibuses, which 
pass the Arcade Hotel at short intervals, will convey 
persons to Blockley. Fare 6^ cents. No tickets of admis- 
sion necessary. 

THE MARINE HOSPITAL, 

Erected and maintained by Government, is situated on the 
east bank of the Schuylkill, above Gray's Ferry. This is an 
interesting place to visit in Summer-time. To get there 
take the Gray's Ferry line of Omnibuses, at the door of the 
Arcade Hotel, Fare, 6i cents. 

THE UNITED STATES ARSENAL, 

A short distance below the last named Institution, is also a 
place of much interest. 

THE UNITED STATES MINT, 

Situated on Chestnut Street above Thirteenth, is a place of 
much interest, and will well repay a visit. Here a person 



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wto may have but little money himself may feast his eyes 
on much that belongs to other people. This is the principal 
coining establishment in the United States. The machinery 
used for coining purposes is unsurpassed for beauty of finish 
and accuracy of motion. Visitors are admitted without 
tickets, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. Gentlemanly ushers are 
always in attendance to show visitors through the establish- 
ment, to view the process of converting the staple product 
of California into the finished coin. Distant from the 
Arcade Hotel, five minute's walk, up Chestnut Street. 

THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, 

Situated on Broad Street below Walnut, is another of the 
places of special interest. The collection of insects, birds, 
beasts and fossil remains contained in this building, is the 
most extensive in the United States. To give an idea of its 
extent, I will mention that it contains 600 varieties of the 
Humming bird, male and female, making in all 1200 speci- 
mens. Open to visitors in the afternoons of Tuesday and 
Friday. To visit this Institution, take an Omnibus at the 
door of the Arcade Hotel, ride out Chestnut Street to 
Broad and walk from that point down Broad Street one 
and a half squares. 

THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM, 

Corner of Broad and Pine Streets, and but one and a half 
squares below the Academy of Natural Sciences, on the 
same side of Broad Street, will also well repay a visit. — 
Through the admirable system of instruction practiced in 
this Institution, the Deaf and Dumb inmates have learned 
to use their fingers with such facility that they fulfil the 
office of tongue and ears so well that they are made to 
almost forget their deprivation of the use of those organs. — 
If you have time, visit the Deaf and Dumb Asjdum. Take 
an Omnibus at the Arcade Hotel, ride out Chestnut to 



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Broad Street and walk down Broad three squares. Open to 
visitors every Ttiursday. 

THE BLIND ASYLUM, 

Corner of Race and Twentieth Streets, is another Institution 
■worthy a visit. It is scarcely less interesting than the Deaf 
and Dumb Asylum. Take a Twentieth Street Omnibus at 
the Arcade Hotel and it will set you down at the door 
of the Asylum for 6i cents. Open to visitors every Wed- 
nesday. 

LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, 

One of the most beautiful " Homes Qf the Dead" in the 

country, is located on the East bank of the Schuylkill above 
Fairmount and near the Falls of Schuylkill. Here the 
affectionate remembrance of dear departed ones is mani- 
fested in ten thousand different forms. Beautiful flowers of 
every hue, watered by the tears of mourning friends, are 
spread thickly over the graves of the departed, while the 
simple marble slab, the obelisk and the more pretending 
monument, in infinite variety, with the names of the de- 
parted chiseled thereon, mark their last resting place. The 
group of Statuary by Thom, representing Old Mortality, 
and Sir Walter Scott, to be seen opposite the principal gate- 
way, is of itself worth a visit to Laurel Hill. Visit this 
beautiful spot in Spring, Summer or Autumn. To get there, 
take an Omnibus at the Ahcade Hotel, for Fairmount; 
thence take one of the Steamers that ply on the Schuylkill, 
which will land you at Laurel Hill. Omnibus fare 6i and 
Steamboat fare 10 cents. Tickets of admission are neces- 
sary and may be procured gratis at the Arcadk Hotel. 



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THE TREATY MONUMENT 

Corner of Beach and Hanover Streets, is erected on the 
banks of the Delaware, upon the site of " the Old Elm Tree," 
beneath whose branches William Penn, in the year 1681, 
founded the State of Pennsylvania, by a treaty of peace 
with the Indians ; " the only treaty," says Voltaire, " which 
up to that time was not consecrated by oaths, and the only 
one which was never broken." To reach the Monument, 
take a Second Street Omnibus at the Exchange, telling the 
driver to set you down at Hanover Street, where you will 
meet persons who can direct you to the spot. 

CARPENTER'S HALL, 

The building in which the first Congress held its sessions, 
and where the debates which led to, and produced the Decla- 
ration of Independence, were had, is situated in Carpenter's 
Court, which runs South from Chestnut Street, between 
Third and Fourth Streets. This building derives its interest 
wholly from its associations. It once echoed to the sound 
of such voices as Washington, Hancock, Adams, Jefferson, 
Franklin and a host of kindred spirits, whereas, it now re- 
sounds only to the "go-ing, go-ing, gone." of the auctioneer, 
and the bang of his hammer. Distant three minute's walk 
from the Arcade Hotel, down Chestnut Street. 

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, 

One of the very best Institutions of the kind in the country, 
and in front of which may be seen a fine statue of William 
Penn, presented by his grandson, John Penn, Esq., occupies 
with the grounds attached, the entire square bounded on the 
North by Spruce, West by Ninth, South by Pine a.nd East 
by Eighth Street. Distant from the Arcade Hothl. five 
minute's walk, up Chestnut to Eighth and down Eighth to 
Spruc6. 



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THE LOXLEY HOUSE, 

From whose gallery the celebrated Whitfield poured forth 
his burning eloquence, to large and wondering audiences in 
the street, is situated at the junction of Little Dock and 
Second Streets. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, five 
minute's walk. 

WILLIAM PENN'S RESIDENCE, 

Corner of Norris' Alley and Second Street, below Chestnut 
and nearly opposite the Bank of Pennsyvlania, still stands. 
As a relic of the olden times, it is worthy a visit. It is near 
the Exchange and but a few minute's walk from the 
Arcade Hotel. 

CHRIST CHURCH, 

In which there is a chime of Bells that have hung there for 
over a century, and where General Washington worshipped 
while a resident of Philadelphia, is situated on Second 
Street above Market. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, 
six squares. 

FRANKLIN'S GRAVE 

May he seen in the North West corner of Christ Church 
burying ground, corner of Fifth and Arch Streets. Its posi- 
tion is near a beautiful sugar maple tree, which may be 
seen towering above the wall, from the outside. There is a 
well trodden path leading to it from the gate-way on Arch 
Street. No monument has been erected to mark the last 
resting place of the great American Philosopher. The grave 
is covered with a simple marble slab, and inscribed with the 
names of ** Benjamin and Deborah Franklin," and date of 
their decease respectively. To gain admittance to the yard, 
application must be made to the sexton of Christ Church, 
Mr. Michael Garson, at the Church on Wednesday and 
Friday mornings at 11 o'clock, or at his residence, No. 15 
Race Street. 



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WASHINGTON SaUARE, 

Bounded on the North by "Walnut, on the East by Sixth, 
and South and West by Washington Street, is a place of 
exquisite beauty in Spring and Summer, when it is open to 
visitors. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, one square down 
Seventh Street. 

INDEPENDENCE SaUARE 

Is located at the North East angle of Washington Square. 
All large political meetings are held in this square, and it is 
the place where the excessive patriotism of both '' Old Fogy- 
ism" and "Young America," finds vent. Some aspirant for 
political honors, in the Democratic ranks, invariablj^ reads 
the Declaration of Independence here on the Fourth of July, 
while others give specimens of Fourth of July oratory. — 
One square from the Arcade Hotel. 

Eittenhouse Square, Corner of Walnut and ISth Street, 
Logan Square, Corner of Race and 18th Street, 
Franklin Square, Corner of Race and 6th Street, 
Penn Square, Corner of Broad and Market Street, 

Are all beautiful spots in Spring and Summer, and the far- 
thest of them may be reached in fifteen minutes, from the 
Arcade Hotel, either on Foot, or by Omnibus, for 6i cents. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 

In Ninth above Chestnut Street, is but two squares from 
the Arcade Hotel. 

THE JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE, 

In Tenth Street above Walnut, is four squares from the 
Arcade Hotel. 

The reputation of these two Institutions is such that 
nothing beyond noticing their exact locality is deemed neces- 



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sary. Any man may be proud to hold a diploma from either, 
as they rank second to no Medical Schools in this Country 
or in Europe. Their proximity to the Arcade Hotel makes 
the latter a desirable stopping place for Students. 

BANKS. 

Farmers' and Mechanics', Chestnut Street above Fourth. 

Philadelphia, South West corner of Fourth and Chestnut. 

Western, South West corner of Fourth and Chestnut. 

Commercial, Chestnut above Third, South side. 

Bank of North America, Chestnut above Third, North 
side. 

Bank of Commerce, Chestnut Street below Third, North 
side. 

Mechanics' Bank, Third Street below Market, West side. 

Girard Bank, Third below Chestnut, West side. 

Bank of Pennsylvania, Second Street below Chestnut, 
West side. 

Tradesman's Bank, South West corner of Second and 
Spruce Streets. 

Southwark Bank, Second Street below South, West side. 

City Bank, Sixth Street above Market, West side. 

Bank of Penn Township, North West corner of Sixth and 
Vine Streets. 

Kensington Bank, corner of Beach and Maiden Streets, 
Kensington. 

Bank of Northern Liberties, North side of Vine near Third 
Street. 

Consolidation Bank, Third below Green Street. 

Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Bank, North West corner 
of Third and Vine Streets. 

Nearly all the Banks are within five minutes' walk of the 
Arcade Hotel. The Brokers' Ofiices are to be found on 
Third Street above Chestnut, and but three squares from 
the Arcade Hotel. 



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CHURCHES. 

The following Churches are accessible by an easy 
"walk from the Arcade Hotel : 

Presbyterian. 

First Presbyterian, (N. S.) Rev. Albert Barnes, Pastor, 
South side of Washington Spuare. 
Open from October to March, at 10 A. M. and 3i P. M. 

" " March to October, " lOJ A. M. " 4 P. M. 
Also in the Evening of the second Sunday in each 
month. On the occurrence of an Evening service the 
Afternoon service is omitted. Public Lecture every 
Wednesday Evening. Two squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. 

Second Presbyterian Church, (N. S.) Rev. Charles W. 
Shields, Pastor, Seventh Street below Arch. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 3J P. M. 

" " March to October, " '* " <' 4 " 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, two and a half squares. 

Third Presbyterian Church, (N. S.) Rev. Thomas 
Brainard, D. D. Pastor, corner of Fourth and Pine Streets. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 3.] P. M. 

" " March to October, '* " " " 4 " 
Evening service on the first Sabbath of each month, — 
On the occurrence of an Evening service, the Afternoon 
service is omitted. Public Lecture every Wednesday 
Evening. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

Sixth Presbyterian Church, (0. S.) Rev. Joseph H. 
Jones, D. D., Pastor, Spruce Street below Sixth, South 
side. 
Open from October to March, at 10.]- A. M. and 3i P. M. 

'* " March to October, " «' " " 4 " 



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Also open in the Evening of the third Sabbath of each 
month. When open in the Evening the Afternoon ser- 
vice is omitted. Public Lecture every Wednesday Even- 
ing. Three squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

Tenth Presbyterian Church, (0. S.) Rev. Henry A. 
Boardman, D. D. Pastor, North East corner of Twelfth and 
Walnut Streets. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 3^ P. M. 

" " March to October, " « " " 4 " 
Also in the Evening of the last Sabbath of the month. 
On the occurrence of the Evening service the Afternoon 
service is omitted. Public Lecture every Wednesday 
Evening, at TJ o'clock in Winter and 8 o'clock in Sum- 
mer. Six squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

Reformed Presbyterian, Rev. T. W. J. Wylie, Pastor, 
Broad below Spruce Street. 
Open every Sabbath at lOJ A. j\L and ^ P. M. 

Calvary Church, (Presbyterian, N. S.) Rev. John Jen- 
kins, Pastor, Fifteenth and Locust, one square West of 
Broad below Walnut. 
Open from October to March, at lOJ A. M, and 7J P. M. 

" " March to October, " " " " 8 " 

When open in the Evening the Afternoon service is 
omitted. Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, nine squares. 

Arch Street Church, (Presbyterian, 0. S.) Rev. C. W. 
Wadsworth, Pastor, South side of Arch Street above 
Tenth. 
Open from October to March, at lOJ A. M. and 7-^ P. M. 

" " March to October, " " " " 8 " 
Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. 



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Clinton Street Church, (Presbyterian N. S.) Rev. Henry 
S. Darling, corner of Tenth and Clinton Streets. 
Open from October to March, at lOJ A. M. and 3J P. M. 

'< " March to October, *' " <' i< 4 « 
Evening service on the fourth Sunday of each month, 
and on that day afternoon service is omitted. Public 
Lecture on Wednesday evening of each Tveek. Five 
squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

Broad Street Church, (Independent) Rev. John Cham- 
bers, Pastor, corner of Broad and George Streets. 
Open every Sabbath at 10^ A. M. and 3^ P. M. 

Epsicopal. 

Christ Church, (Episcopal,) Rev. Henry B. Dorr, D. D. 
Rector, Second Street above Market. Open every Sab- 
bath morning and afternoon at the usual hours, and for 
morning prayers every Wednesday and Friday at 11 A. M. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

St. Peter's Church, (Episcopal) Rev. W. H. Odenheimer, 
Rector, corner of Third and Pine Streets. Divine service 
every Sunday morning throughout the year, at 10^ A. M. 
and in the afternoon 
from 1st of October to the 1st of April, at Zh P. M. 

" 1st of April to the 1st of October, "4 " 
On second Sunday in January, April and October, at 7 J 
P. M. In June, at 8 P. M. 

Open daily at 9 A. M., and every Friday from Advent 
to Easter, at 12 M. 

In Winter, Jan., Feb., Nov and Dec, at 4 P. M. 

♦' Spring & Fall, March, Apr., Sept., Oct., «' 5 ♦' 
" Summer, May, June, July, Aug., *' 6 " 



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St. Stephen^s Church, (Episcopal) Rev. Henry W. 
Ducachet, D. D. Rector, Tenth above Chestnut, East side. 
Divine service every Sunday morning throughout the 
year, at 10| A. M. and in the afternoon 
From 1st of October to the 1st ^f March, at 3i P. M. 

" Igt of March to the 1st of June, "4 " 

" 1st of June to the 1st of October, " 5 <' 
Occasional services are held at night, but not statedly. 
Communion service on the first Sunday of each month 
and on High Festival days. Several pieces of Statuary 
of very superior execution, sculptured in marble, may be 
seen in this Church by application to the Sexton, on 
every Sabbath morning, except on the occasion of Com- 
munion service. Distant from the Akcade Hotel, 
three squares. 

St. Paul's Church, (Episcopal,) Rev. Richard Newton, 
D. D., Pastor, Third Street below Walnut, East side. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 3^ P. M. 

" " March to October, " " " " 4 " 
Communion administered on the third Sunday of each 
month. The afternoon service is omitted on that day 
and the Church is open in the evening. Public Lecture 
every Wednesday evening. Distant from the Arcade 
Hotel, five squares. 

St. James' Church, (Episcopal) Rev. Henry J. Morton, 
D. D., Rector, Seventh Street above Market. Open 
every Sabbath Morning and Afternoon at the usual hours. 
Two squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

St. Andrew^s Church, (Episcopal) Rev. W. B. Stevens, 
D. D. Rector, Eighth above Spruce Street. West side. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 3^ P. M. 

" " March to October, " " " " 4 " 
Service in the Evening of the first Sunday in each month. 



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On that day the Afternoon service is omitted. Distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, three squares. 

Baptist. 

Fifth Baptist Church, Rev. John Dowling, D. D., Pas- 
tor, Sansom Street above Eighth. 
Open from October to March, at 10^ A. M. and 7| P. M. 

" " March to October, " " " " 8 " 
Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. Distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, two squares. 

Spruce Street Baptist Church, Rev. J. Wheaton Smith, 
Pastor. 
Open from October to March, at lOJ A. M. and 7i P. M. 

*' '« March to October, •« " «' " 8 " 
Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. Distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, four squares. 

Eoman Catholic. 

St. Atif/ustine^s, Rev. P. Moriarty, Pastor, Fourth Street 
opposite New, between Race and Vine. Six square^ 
from the Arcade Hotel. 

Si. Joseph^s, Rev. J. J. Barbelin, Pastor, Willings' 
Alley, below 4th Street. Four squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. 

St. Manfs, Rev. George Stobel, Pastor, Fourth Street 
below Walnut. Four squares from the Arcade Hotel, 

St. John's, Rev. Edward J. Sourin, Pastor, Thirteenth 
Street above Chestnut. Six squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. 



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PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. 

The Walnut Street Theatre, corner of Ninth and Wal- 
nut Streets, is but three squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. This is one of the largest and best conducted 
Theatres in the United States, being under the same 
management as the Broadway Theatre in New York, and 
ranks with it. 

Welch ^- Lend National Circus, Walnut Street above 
Eighth, is but two and a half squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. This appears to be one of the best patronized 
places of amusement in Philadelphia. The building is 
large and comfortably arranged, and the entertainmenta 
giyen being of a less objectionable character, in the view 
of a large class of persons, than the usual Theatrical 
representations, many persons who are never seen in a 
Theatre go to the Circus. The audiences appear to be 
more select than have heretofore patronized this sort of 
amusement. 

The Arch Street Theatre, Arch Street above Sixth, 
became highly popular last Winter, under the manage- 
ment of Wheatley & Drew. No doubt its popularity will 
be maintained under Mr. Wheatley, who is now sole 
IMansiger. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, two squares 
up Sixth Street. 

The City Museum, at which place Theatrical repre- 
rentations are also nightly given, is situated in Callow- 
hill Street below Fifth. Distant from the Arcade Hotel 
six squares. 

The Musical Fund Hall, Locust Street above Eighth, 
the largest and best Concert room at the present time in 
Philadelphia, and where the best Concerts are given, is 
but three squares from the Arcade Hotel. 



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Concert Hall, -w.liere many good concerts are given, is 
located on Chestnut above Twelfth Street, and distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

Sandford's Opera Troupe occupies the old Covenant- 
ers' Church, on Eleventh Street above Chestnut. Tliis 
Troupe, as Negro Melodists, is highly popular and 
draws, nightly, large audiences. There are one or two 
exceedingly fine voices among them. Persons who enjoy 
this kind of amusement should go to Sandford's. Dist- 
ant from the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

Accurate time tables of all the Kailroad 
and Steamboat lines are kept at the office of 
the Arcade Hotel. 

The frequent changes made in the time of 
departure of the several lines, renders their 
publication in a work of this kind impracti- 
cable, as on the occurrence of a change the 
book would mislead those who consulted it. 

In conclusion, the writer would advise 
young men, inexperienced in the world, and 
who are for the first time entering a large 
City, (and he would not presume to offer 
advice or counsel to any others) to be cautious 
in forming acquaintances ; to beware of gen- 
teelly dressed young men, who seek their 
friendship and confidence, under pretence of 
having seen them someivhere before, or who 



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claim to have been acquainted with a brother, 
a father, or some other relative. These 
gentry, in nine cases out of ten are sharper s, 
and seek a victim on whom to play off the 
" ball game" or the " stuffed pocket book." 
If you don't know what the "ball game" and 
the " stuffed pocket book" means, inquire of 
your landlord or some intimate friend, who 
will enlighten you in regard to both. 

This advice is deemed necessary, from the 
fact that the operators of these games find 
victims nearly every week. 



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